00:00Olivia Colman told the Queen she did a great job when she made a surprise appearance to read a
00:06letter to a packed out crowd at a London show. The Queen joined actors including Benedict Cumberbatch
00:13and Jessie Buckley at Letters Live at the Royal Festival Hall. Camilla read a letter written by
00:19the Queen Mother to poet Edith Sitwell, describing how poetry helped her cope with grief after the
00:25death of her husband, King George VI. The event is known for its mystery lineups of stars who read
00:32monologues from real correspondence. Some audience members gasped and deafening applause broke out as
00:38the Queen arrived on stage. The occasion was held in support of the National Literacy Trust.
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